Balloon Badminton
Balloons are always a hit with kids. Add some paper-plate rackets and it transforms a simple balloon into an Olympic sport! Here’s what you’ll need for 2 “Rackets”: 2 paper plates, packing tape, and 4 jumbo craft sticks (which we…
Olympic Ring Printing with Pool Noodles
Use pool noodles and paint to create your very own Olympic Ring art! FYI: This activity isn’t included in our Olympic Activities for Kids eBook because I thought of it after the fact. :) Here’s what you’ll need: pool noodle, serrated knife,…
Olympic Olive Wreath Craft
Did you know that there were absolutely no medals in the Ancient Olympics and there was only one “winner” (no silver or bronze)??? That winner was crowned with an Olive Wreath (“kotinos” in Greek) after beating the other contenders, which…
Hurdle Run
When I was thinking of fun Olympic Games we could play with the kids, I immediately knew I wanted to make hurdles of some kind. I remembered a post from the May 2012 issue of Family Fun magazine that used…
Olympic Balance Beam
The gymnastic events are my absolute favorite part of the Olympics! I enjoy watching the floor routines, but I especially love to watch the vaulting and balance beam routines. Although we certainly won’t be doing any handstands or back handsprings,…
O is for “Olympics” Craft
Put an Olympic twist on learning letters with this fun alphabet craft! Here’s what you’ll need: Our O is for Olympics Printable page, Froot Loops cereal, and glue. 1. Download and print the “O is for Olympics” page. 2. Let…
Olympic Ring Toss
With a little imagination, simple diving rings can be transformed into an Olympic event! Here’s what you’ll need: diving rings; a 2-liter bottle filled with water, sand, or any other liquid (I used one filled with oil and water from…
Olympic Torch Craft
I love the tradition of the Olympic Torch! Did you know that you can watch the torch relay LIVE? Just go here! After watching the video, you and your child(ren) can make your very own torch! Here’s What You’ll…
Dot Art Flag (free printable)
If your kids love their Do-A-Dot Markers as much as mine do, they’ll enjoy making a festive American flag with this simple template. Print your dot art template now. Here’s what you’ll need: the free printable and dot markers. You…
4th of July Apple-Stamped Windsock
Looking for an EASY 4th of July craft? Look no further! This SUPER SIMPLE project uses an apple core to stamp star shapes! Here’s what you’ll need: a piece of blue construction paper, the core of an apple, white paint,…
Foil River
It’s Day 11 of our 30 for 30 Challenge! Today we made a foil river! Last summer my friend Mercedes posted this awesome idea for making a river out of foil in your yard! We finally tried it today and…
30 for 30 Challenge: Day 7 (Human Choo-Choo Train)
It’s Day 7 of our 30 for 30 Challenge! Today was one of those times when playing with something ordinary (sidewalk chalk) led to something extraordinarily creative! After handing Big Brother the chalk, he was determined to build a railroad….
Build a Hovercraft
Hovercrafts aren’t just for the future…you can make your very own right now with items you probably already have in your home! We all thought this experiment from the Fascinating Science for Kids eBook was pretty amazing. Even Prince Charming said, “Wow…that…
DIY Bathtub Shapes
I’ve been trying to think of various ways to teach the names of shapes to Little Brother. As I mentioned in this post, he is not a big fan of structured learning activities like his brother is. He loves…
Learning Based on the Interests of Your Child
Learning in these early years is spelled P-L-A-Y. Although I love to share a variety of ways to “teach” your child various concepts, the best way your child can learn is by playing, and specifically when you play with…
Number Snake Threading (made with plastic eggs)
This post was inspired by our caterpillar counting post from last year. As I was staring down some leftover plastic easter eggs trying to think of a way to repurpose them, this post came to mind. A few snips…
Jelly Bean Guessing Game
Do you have a million jelly beans and Easter eggs from yesterday? Here’s a simple and educational way to use both! This game is great for cognitive development…your child will have to listen to the sound each egg makes…
Flower Patterning with Lemongrass-Scented Playdough
We had lots of fun making and playing with this playdough. And I absolutely love the fresh scent of the lemongrass essential oil (which I already had on hand from the Natural Mosquito Spray we made last year)! There…